The Bone Collector

Rating:
Summary: Great Serial Killer Read
Review: This was a really great serial killer read. It took place within a time frame of about 3 days so technically according to the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit I think the killer is a spree killer actually...(details). The killer while just as vague as you would expect one to be in a mystery thriller does get some development...most notably through the comparisons to him and the killer in the "Crimes in Old New York" book.
One thing this book is definitely not lacking in is character development. Lincoln Rhyme is probably one of my favorite characters in fiction. He acts like a real person with thought, contradiction, and emotion fueling his character. It's amazing that he is just a product of the author's imagination. Amelia Sachs complements his character very well but isn't merely just playing back-up to Rhyme...she is truly her own character. Probably one of my favorite scenes in the whole book is when the action breaks for a second and Sachs and Rhyme sit down and talk. Sharing parts of their lives that they never shared with anyone. Wow...it's touching without being overly emotional.
Lest you think that there is no action in this book, let me set you straight. This is one of the most tensioned-filled books I've read. My favorite scene is probably the church scene. That one will make you sweat!
Of course there is a twist ending...but it's believeable. And completely unexpected. Jeffery Deaver took some risks by shying away from the tired out serial killer mold with this novel..and I'm glad he did.